Mario Musolino, the state's labor commissioner, approved the wage increase in September. Wages for fast food workers in New York City will rise to $10.50 on Dec. 31, 2015; to $12 on Dec. 31, 2016; to $13.50 on Dec. 31, 2017 and to $15 on Dec. 31, 2018.

The minimum wage for state workers will rise to $15 by 2021. The raises apply to employees at companies with more than 30 locations nationally.

Manhattan lead the counties with 79 percent of residents polled supporting the increase, followed by 75 percent in the Bronx, 74 percent in Queens, 62 percent in Kings and 60 percent on Staten Island.

The most supportive age group was 65 or older, with a 79 percent approval rating.